Crime Solicitor

Law Staff Legal Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday, increasing with service

Birthday day off

Bonus Scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Health Cashback Plan

Length of service awards

Job summary

Law Staff Legal Recruitment is seeking a Crime Solicitor with 1-3 years PQE to join their team in Greater London. This role involves attending police stations and magistrates' courts and preparing cases for trial. Candidates should possess strong representation skills, experience working with vulnerable clients, and the ability to handle court procedures. The position offers benefits such as hybrid working, 25 days holiday, and a bonus scheme, all within a supportive firm recognized for its commitment to employee wellbeing.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of post-qualification experience in criminal law.
• Ability to handle cases in diverse, vulnerable client groups.
• Experience in court settings, particularly Magistrates’ and Crown Courts.

Responsibilities

• Attend, advise, and represent clients at police stations and magistrates’ courts.
• Undertake some out-of-hours work as required.
• Prepare cases for trial in both Magistrates’ and Crown Courts.

Skills

Client representation

Legal research

Court procedures

Communication

Education

PQE between 1-3 years

Job description

Overview

Our client is looking for a 1-3 year PQE Crime Solicitor to join their team, handling cases at police stations and courts across London, with a focus on East and South London. The role offers hybrid working, a bonus scheme, career development programs, wellbeing initiatives, and a range of other excellent benefits.

You will work with clients across London, many from diverse backgrounds, some non-English speaking, and often facing social deprivation, trauma, or vulnerability due to age, disability, or mental health.

Responsibilities

• Attend, advise, and represent clients at police stations and magistrates’ courts
• Undertake some out-of-hours work as required
• Prepare cases for trial in both Magistrates’ and Crown Courts

Benefits

• 25 days holiday, increasing with service
• Birthday day off
• Bonus Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Health Cashback Plan
• Length of service awards

The Firm

Recognised by Legal 500 and Chambers UK, our firm is a top-ranked UK law firm known for its supportive culture, commitment to employee wellbeing, and ongoing investment in its people.